- Photo entries must be no smaller than 2531 pixels x 1968 pixels, in RGB, .jpg or .eps format. Photos must be high resolution for printing purposes. If you are taking photos with your phone, please be sure to capture your image at the highest possible setting in order to meet resolution criteria. We will be unable to print your pet in the calendar if the photo submitted is not in focus or high resolution.
- People are NOT allowed in photos, only photos of cats, dogs, and other pets.
- Multiple animals are allowed in one photo.
- All photo submissions must be digital. We cannot accept photos with digital overlays, photo stickers, doodles or any digital effects. Copyrighted photos may only be included with the written permission of the copyright-holder.
- Once entered, photo submissions become the property of Rockbridge Animal Alliance to be used at its discretion.
- Rockbridge Animal Alliance reserves the right to decline publication of any photograph for any reason. Should this happen, we will notify you. Rockbridge Animal Alliance has final approval on all photos submitted and reserves the right to replace an animal's photograph to overcome production issues.
- Animals must be entered in the correct contest "category". Rockbridge Animal Alliance will change the category of any entry that is entered incorrectly.
- The submission and voting periods begin at 8:00:00 AM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, August 1, 2024 and end at 8:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
- Winners will be announced on Facebook and Instagram on 09/16/2024.
- Entry fees are $25 per photo.
Voting
Each vote costs $5, and there is no limit to the number of votes one may cast for the duration of the contest. You may vote for your own photo. Online voting begins as soon as the photo is registered and ends at 8:00:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Sunday, September 15, 2024. To make sure a vote is credited to the correct photo, voters must identify the pet and owner's name.